help. ranger 500 oil tahk overflowing. what is the cause? what is the fix? thanks in advance.

 

im not too sure about the ranger set up but assuming it has a seprate oil tank like the sportsman 500 right. does it have too much oil in it. how is it overflowing w/ the cap screwed in.

 

Overflowing into the airbox? Check the oil level in accordance with what the manual says. If it's been overfilled, drain the excess. If the level is correct, make sure you warm up the engine sufficiently before getting on it too hard, especially in these cold temps.

Let us know what you find out.

 

when cap is removed oil over flows. it was avery cold mourning an i saw some oil on the ground after starting,so i checked the oil tank and oil poured out. im thinking condensation froze. thank you for your reply.

 

Get it in and warm it up, I've heard of condensation freezing oil lines and ruining motors, I wouldnt run it till I figured it out , get it in somewhere and warm it up, check for milky oil,"water in oil. Let us know what you find.

 

kerbberbs: about ranger oil,. finaly warmed it up and changed oil. the oil was not milky, but a cup of clear water drained out of the bottom of the tank. everything seems normal now. thanks.

 

sorry, i ment kerbbirds.